Contributing to the Wiki

The wiki is only as good as the people who write it. Every member is encouraged to contribute — fixing typos, updating outdated info, writing new pages, or expanding stubs.

Who can edit?

• Members: can edit existing pages and create new pages
• Stewards: can also manage page visibility (public or members-only) and approve structural changes

Public pages can be read by anyone, including non-members. Members-only pages require a login. You cannot change a page's visibility setting — only stewards can do this.

How to edit a page

1. Navigate to the wiki page you want to edit.
2. If you have permission to edit it, you'll see an Edit button in the top right.
3. Click it to open the editor. Changes are made in Markdown.
4. Write a brief edit summary explaining what you changed and why.
5. Click Save.

Your edit creates a new revision, which is stored in the revision history. Nothing is ever permanently deleted — previous versions are always accessible.

Writing in Markdown

The wiki uses standard Markdown with a few extensions:

# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3

**bold text**
*italic text*
`code`

- Bullet list item
- Another item
  - Nested item

1. Numbered list
2. Another item

[Link text](/wiki/slug-of-page)
[External link](https://example.com)

| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Cell | Cell |

> Blockquote text

```code block```

Linking between pages

Use /wiki/slug format for internal links. The slug is the URL-safe version of the page title. For example:

• "Getting Started" → /wiki/getting-started
• "3D Printing Guide" → /wiki/3d-printing
• "House Rules & Code of Conduct" → /wiki/house-rules

Creating a new page

1. Go to the wiki index and click New Page.
2. Set the title, tier, and parent page (for the navigation hierarchy).
3. Write the content.
4. Click Create.

New pages appear as drafts until reviewed by a steward or experienced member. This is just a light quality check — it usually happens within a day.

What makes a good wiki page?

• Useful: someone should be able to do something after reading it.
• Current: outdated information is worse than no information.
• Concise: say what needs to be said, not more. Use bullet points and headings liberally.
• Linked: reference other relevant pages rather than duplicating content.

What to avoid

• Placeholder text ("TODO: fill this in") — if you don't have time to write the content, create a page with just the heading and a sentence explaining what belongs here.
• Personal opinions presented as fact.
• Proprietary or sensitive information (passwords in plaintext, private member details, etc.)

If you're not sure whether something belongs in the wiki, ask in #wiki on Slack.